On course Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈkɔɹs
ON KORS
ˈɒn/ /kˈɔːs
ON KAWS
Definition
If something is on course, it is moving in the planned or desired direction and is likely to reach its goal or expected result.
Usage & Nuances
'On course' is often used for projects, plans, recovery, or progress ('on course to win', 'the project is on course'). It suggests positive progress, not physical movement. Often found in business, news, or formal speech.
Spanish: en camino - en marchaPortuguese (BR): no caminho - no rumo certoPortuguese (PT): no caminho - no rumo certoChinese (Simplified): 在正轨上 - 按计划进行Chinese (Traditional): 在正軌上 - 按計劃進行Hindi: सही राह पर - सही रास्ते परArabic: على المسار الصحيح - في الطريق الصحيحBengali: সঠিক পথে - পরিকল্পনা অনুযায়ীRussian: на верном пути - по плануJapanese: 順調に進んでいるVietnamese: đúng hướng - theo kế hoạchKorean: 순조롭게 진행 중이다 - 계획대로 진행 중이다Turkish: doğru yolda - planlandığı gibiUrdu: منصوبے کے مطابق - صحیح سمت میںIndonesian: sesuai jalur - berjalan sesuai rencana
Example Sentences
The team is on course to finish early.
basic
After some problems, the project is now on course.
basic
We are on course for success.
basic
If we keep working hard, we'll stay on course.
natural
The company is on course to break its sales record this year.
natural
Don’t worry, your recovery is right on course.
natural